Laminate - Usage Classes

Good evening!

I am facing the difficult choice of flooring. Visually, two models are being considered, one laminate and one vinyl.

The laminate advertises "5 years warranty for commercial use" and has the usage class "23/32" as well as the abrasion class AC4.

The vinyl from the same manufacturer also has a 5-year warranty for commercial use but the usage class is 23/33. No abrasion class is given here.

According to the boastful text description, both variants are suitable for commercial use and "robust." However, the vinyl is more than twice as expensive.

According to a saleswoman who did not seem very knowledgeable, the laminate is "definitely not" suitable for the office.

I have a home office where I sit about 8 hours every day on my office chair. Can laminate withstand this, or is vinyl absolutely necessary? On the internet, I read that for both vinyl and laminate, a rubber mat should be placed underneath. This is definitely not an option for me.

Thank you very much!

I have a real office with commercial laminate flooring. The chair has been rolling on it for 10 years. Nothing to see. Karsten

I have a real office with commercial laminate. The chair has been rolling on it for 10 years. Nothing to see. Karsten

Wow! May I ask which one? :D

My hairdresser has laminate flooring in his salon, which is suitable for commercial use. Let's put it this way: After about 10 years, it definitely needs to be replaced. It is quite worn in the heavily used areas.

Hui! May I ask which one? :D

I don't know. It was commissioned and relocated by the office.

And it probably costs more than twice as much as the vinyl [emoji6]